Cause And Effect That Causes An Effect

I had a discussion with a friend the other day, and I explained was explaining how the movie The Breakup had such a powerful scene in it.  If you can recall, there was a part when they were having a tiff. She wanted him to wash the dishes. She said something to the effect of wanting him to want to do the dishes, and he replied, “who wants to do dishes.”  What we don’t realize is that if we pursue righteousness and love for the Kingdom, we would be willing to do whatever it takes to please God, which will spill over into our relationships. 

We should want to uphold God’s commands because we love Him. We should want to please Him by doing nice things for people and walking in forgiveness. Once we’re married, we should want to uphold the detailed instructions on how to treat our husbands. That may have been an issue right there with the couple The Breakup, they were co-habiting with no spirituality at all. 

What effect will I have if I pursue these things and want to do what is righteous? You will find life, prosperity, and honor.  I believe that beyond the awesomeness of loving God and Him loving you back, you get icing on the cake.  You will find life, and through a relationship with Jesus, we have it more abundantly!  You will find prosperity, which extends far beyond money, but wholeness in mind, body, and spirit.  You will find honor by men and by God.                  

Lastly, when you are really living a prosperous, honorable life, you will be a blessing to others!  Make the commitment to pursue righteousness and love from this day forward…

Dear Lord, holy is your name! I want to have the desire to do what’s best out of love for You.  I know that if I pursue righteousness and love, I will find life, prosperity, and honor. I thank you for the fact that You also promised to supply all of my needs if I seek Your kingdom and Your righteousness.  You are so good to me. You are so faithful. Your will for my life is perfect, I just need to walk it in. I dedicate myself to walking in Your will and way today, for I know that it pleases You and results in guaranteed success. In the matchless name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Devotional Reading:     Proverbs 21:21

                                      Matthew 6:33